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As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later; others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide
Arlington Heights Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 12, at the corner of Vail Avenue and Fremont Street, Arlington Heights. Presented and managed by the Arlington Heights Historical Society, the market offers fresh, local foods, cheeses, fruit and produce in an open-air environment. Proceeds benefit the Arlington Heights Historical Society. Check the website for weekly entertainment and family activities. (847) 255-1225; ahfarmersmarket.org.
Barrington Farmers Market: 4 p.m. to dusk Thursdays, June 6 through Oct. 10, on Station Street, between Grove Avenue and Cook Street, in Barrington. bensidounusa.com/barrington.
Buffalo Grove Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, June 16 through Oct. 13, in the parking lot at Mike Rylko Community Park, in front of Spray ‘n Play, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Features locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee, pastries and more. No dogs allowed. vbg.org/resident_services/community_events/farmers_market.php.
Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, May 26 to Oct. 27 (except June 30 and July 7), on the front lawn of the historic Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks, and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.
Dundee Depot Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, except Sept. 28, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vendors featuring something for everyone. Weekly family fun including the Largest Tomato Contest on Aug. 17 and decorated and carved pumpkin contest on Oct. 26. eastdundee.net.
The Downtown Elgin Farmers Market returns Friday, June 7 and will feature 30-45 vendors every week. | Courtesy of Downtown Elgin Farmers Market
Downtown Elgin Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Fridays, June 7 to Oct. 11, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Featuring 30-45 vendors every week. downtownelgin.com/market/.
Lake Zurich’s Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Fridays, June 7 through Sept. 13, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Vendors will sell produce, bakery items, sauces, honey, pesto, spices, cheese, eggs, fresh meat, seafood and more. For details, see lakezurich.org/366/Farmers-Market.
Fresh flowers are among the offerings at Libertyville’s farmers market, which opens May 30. | Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com, 2018
MainStreet Libertyville’s Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, May 30 to Oct. 17, in Cook Park and on West Church Street in downtown Libertyville. Shop for fresh, nutritious food and support the local economy. libertyvillefarmersmarket.org.
Palatine Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through October, at the Palatine Train Station parking lot, 137 W. Wood St., Palatine. Palatine’s nonprofit Sister Cities Association manages the market, which is based on French markets; features produce, meat and eggs from nearby farms, variety of vendors and food products. (847) 894-0007; facebook.com/palatinefarmersmarket
Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, June 7 to Oct. 25, in the parking lot of Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road, in Schaumburg’s Town Square. Features locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, meats, flowers, plants and gourmet cheeses sold by the farmers who produce them. Plus, baked goods, olives, preserves, hot sauces, coffee, tea and knife-sharpening. villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/visit/farmers-market.
Wauconda’s Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 20 to Sept. 26, on Main Street, from Mill Street to the village hall, Wauconda. Fresh produce, al fresco dining, themed events, family fun. (847) 526-5580; waucondachamber.org.
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